R -- Support Which Implements Fast Transition III (SWIFT III)

The Support Which Implements Fast Transition III (SWIFT III) is a multiple Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under solicitation M-OAA-DCHA-OTI-08-033. This Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) procurement was designed to establish a flexible support mechanism with an estimated aggregate ceiling of 1.5 billion dollars over a five year period. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541611 and was structured as a partial small business set-aside to facilitate the transition from the previous SWIFT II initiative. Seven awardees were selected for this vehicle: Casals and Associates, Inc., Chemonics International Inc., Creative Associates International Inc., Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), AECOM International Development Inc., Development and Training Services, Inc. (DTS), and International Resources Group (IRG). The contract framework includes detailed guidelines on organizational conflicts of interest, specific funding ceilings for grants under contract for both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, and strict requirements for financial reporting, salary increase limitations, and international travel approvals.